Postcode Analysis North Hertfordshire, East of England

KIMPTON BOTTOM, SG4 8ET House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KIMPTON BOTTOM, SG4 8ET.

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Population

331

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 55,300 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SG4 8ET is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

SG4 8ET is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £845k, 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £845k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 417.1% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SG4 8ET is a sought-after residential area on Kimpton Bottom, 0.9km from Porter's End in Kimpton. Administratively it sits within Kimpton ward and the Hitchin and Harpenden constituency.

For serious buyers, SG4 8ET is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £845k, up 417.1% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for SG4 8ET are sourced from Output Area E00119988 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG4 8ET. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.6%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,445,000

2 sales · Mean £ 1,445,000

Terraced

£ 350,000

3 sales · Mean £ 344,166

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SG4 8ET has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Kimpton Primary School

Good172 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Budgens of Kimpton0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Boot0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Kimpton Spice0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Harpenden4.7 km
  • Luton Airport Parkway6.3 km
  • Luton Airport8.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Luton Road0.3 km
  • Luton Road0.3 km